Humana seeks to hire 140 for telesales in San Antonio

Humana is seeking to hire 140 people for telesales jobs in San Antonio. Those interested can apply for 30 full-time positions with benefits and at least 110 seasonal jobs.

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The health insurance company Humana is seeking to hire 140 people for telesales jobs in San Antonio.

Among the open positions are 30 full-time jobs with comprehensive benefits and at least 110 seasonal slots. Humana expects to fill the positions immediately, with start dates ranging from now until July 15. The hires are necessary to meet customer demand during the Medicare open enrollment period happening this fall.

Those hired will provide national phone sales and enrollment assistance for Humana’s Medicare benefit plans, senior products and specialty products. They will handle customer inquiries and provide guidance to develop benefit solutions for new and current Humana beneficiaries nationwide.

The company will host a job fair from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 21 at its San Antonio direct marketing services call center at 8119 Datapoint. Those interested also can apply online by visiting http://careers.humana.com and enter requisition number 159752.

“Not only does Humana offer a beneficial work environment with competitive salaries and incentives, but there is no more gratifying service than to help Medicare beneficiaries find the right health care coverage to meet their health and well-being needs,” said Herbert Clack, the company’s national director for direct marketing services.

Peggy O’Hare reports on housing, demographics and the census for the San Antonio Express-News’ Metro Desk. She joined the Express-News in April 2013. She is a former reporter at the Houston Chronicle, where she worked for 11 years. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University.